Managed Server - what is it and is it worth it?

Managed servers - who are they worthwhile for?

Companies that have a larger website need as much performance as possible. Managed servers are looked after directly by web hosts and not by their customers. The expertise of the web hosters is an advantage - customers can benefit from comprehensive security concepts and excellent installations. We enlighten you about Managed Servers and the associated advantages!

Managed Server - the all-round carefree package

The primary advantage of managed servers is obvious: The customer does not have to take care of everything himself - in contrast to a root server. All settings, Updates, the installation of server modules and much more, is taken over by the web host. This convinces with a comprehensive expertise and an effective approach that can lead to significant cost savings. With managed servers, all maintenance and support work is taken over by the web hoster, who can often carry out the work more cost-effectively and efficiently than internal employees. Managed servers offer high performance: large websites run "as smooth as butter" even with a high volume of visitors. This is also due to the fact that the system resources do not have to be shared with anyone else. Web hosts that offer managed servers allow their customers to receive courteous service that quickly implements problems and requests. Managed servers by and large offer their users all the advantages of a root server - but not their disadvantages.

Things to know about Managed Server

Managed servers are a tempting concept that solves problems. The advantageous service must of course be remunerated accordingly. But if you consider the cost of your own staff, you will appreciate this price. The seemingly minor price increases can quickly turn out to be cost savings. Those who maintain servers themselves usually spend a lot of time and are far from being able to proceed as routinely and professionally as a web host. Many website operators also simply do not have the know-how to maintain a root server. Even if rudimentary knowledge is available, the time required is usually not even worth the effort. Managed servers have another advantage: If you cause damage yourself, you have no one to blame. If no immediate action is taken when security gaps occur, immense damage can result. The same applies if the server crashes. In the event of damage, the web host can be contacted in the case of a managed server. Their insurance company is solvent and can immediately compensate for any damage.

Managed Server - a worthwhile offer

The bottom line is that managed servers are a "great thing". The cost-effective prices and high-quality services reflect the advantages of an efficient division of labour. With Managed Servers, web hosters offer an excellent opportunity to increase the performance of a website. This leads to increased visitor numbers, as existing visitors are less likely to drop out due to problems. Many web hosters offer a 24-hour customer service for Managed Servers, which also reacts at Christmas and in the middle of the night. Of course, a Managed Server does not make sense for everyone - especially not for smaller websites. But if you have a traffic of 10,000 visitors or more, a Managed Server is a great benefit. The same applies to website operators who have only rudimentary knowledge of root server administration.

Providers for managed servers are for example:

webhoster.de AG - vServer managed

Agency Ehrenwert UG

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